Parents Kevin and Barb Hamstra and Brian and Angie Brooks announce the wedding of their daughter and son, respectively. Ariel Hamstra, Prophetstown, IL, is a graduate of Prophetstown High School. She was a mail carrier out of the Morrison, IL, office and is now a full-time employee. Tyler Brooks, Erie,
“For many years” Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Brian Melton has “been trying to get this piece of equipment for the City.” He desrcibed the Message Variable Speed Trailer shown at left. On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, he learned Morrison Police Department is one of 25 recipients of a grant
Shirley Ann Van Buren, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Friday August 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Dixon, IL. Shirley was born March 23, 1939, in Wyoming, IL, to Tracy Frazier and Lauretta Pauline (Norman) Porter. She was educated in the Wyoming grade schools and was a graduate of
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, August 1, 2019. Arrests: On Friday, August 2, 2019, at approximately 11:21 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 208 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, regarding an unwanted person at the residence. As a result of
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Human trafficking exists in Iowa. “We have human
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the Victims of the tragedies in Dayton,
During stops in Rock Island, and Whiteside County, IL, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Democrat Joan Padilla announced her campaign to win the 71st District House seat in 2020. The Whiteside County Democrat, who ran an aggressive campaign in 2018, said she will focus on new policies to grow the 71st
Dorothea L. Schroeder, 98, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her home in Lyndon. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established by the family. Dorothea was born June 14, 1921, in Lyndon to Albert W. and Hattie (Rosenow) Schroeder. She attended Lyndon schools. She farmed
“A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” President Ronald Reagan proclaimed, in his 1984 State of the Union Address. “Nuclear weapons offer us nothing but a balance of terror, and a balance of terror is still terror,” said George Wald. Carl Sagan argued, “The nuclear arms
Gathered at Albany United Methodist Church, 502 First Street, Albany, IL, the children wave goodbye to another successful year of Lunch on the Lawn. This program is part of Whiteside County United Way’s Feed the Children initiative. This is the third year that Albany United Methodist Church has participated in
Orvie I. Peppers, 93 formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday August 4, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. She was born on April 22, 1926, in Hackleburg, AL, the daughter of Thomas J. and Minnie I. (Crow) Tidwell. She had worked in dietary at the former
Editor’s note: Some details were compiled by Jamie Carter for Forbes Magazine. Remember the excitement of gazing across the night sky, following the glittery trajectory of a shooting star? Prepare to view hundreds of them this month, during three overlapping meteor showers, set atop the Milky Way Galaxy. As with
Jan Stuart recently wrote the Editor, “So many acts of kindness go unnoticed. It was a pleasant surprise to see a rock painted with a message, while [Roger and I] were weeding the flower bed by the Kelly Park sign. I believe Larry Farthing was the person who painted the
On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., we will have a change in our Outdoor Sunday Night Drive-In service, schedule at Spring Valley Reformed Church. We are located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Pastor Ralph Beidler will present the message. Due to the sudden retirement of The
CGH Medical Center is pleased to present the Summer 2019 exhibition of the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the HeART,” featuring artwork from nearly 50 local artists from The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Art pieces are located in the north hallway between the hospital, 100